Chuck Station Manager
Graduated from: ASU, degree in Broadcast Journalism
My job is to: manage the know99 television operations
Background: Started career in broadcasting at KAET, as audio technician and news cameraman. Moved to KPNX TV
and spent 20 years in a variety of positions: photojournalist, documentary producer, helicopter cameraman, chief photographer. Worked
at the Arizona Game and Fish Department as host of the Wildlife Views television series.
I love my job because: I get to produce television content with youth and educators, and mentor the next generation of television production talent.
Favorite show on know99: Bill Nye the Science Guy
Hobbies: Tennis, ping-pong, hunting/fishing, bicycling, reading and gardening
Favorite movie: Ronin
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite music group: The Allman Brothers
Life's motto: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
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Davronja Programming Director/Reporter
Graduated from: ASU, degree in Broadcast Management and Business minor
My job is to: find quality education programs for teachers and students.
Background: While in high school, interned at Univision doing live studio camera for morning show Teledia.
Also, interned at KAET and Channel 99 during my junior year of high school. Worked in Promotions Dept at Channel 5
during my last year of college. Apparently, through it all I couldn't escape know99... I've been here ever since my
high school years!
I love my job because: I have always said I wanted to be a teacher or work in television...at know99 Television I'm able to satisfy both. I truly enjoy
working with youth and teaching them about production. My job is very rewarding!
Favorite shows on know99: EXTRA, Big World of Insects
Hobbies: Shopping! Basketball (Go Suns!) and Football
Favorite movies: Brown Sugar, Love & Basketball
Favorite Color: Burgundy
Favorite foods: Mexican food (burritos, enchiladas) and Soul food (black-eye peas, sweet potatoes)
Favorite music groups: Musiq Soulchild, Jaheim, Chaka Khan
Favorite quote: "Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do."
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Jessica Master Control/Producer/Webmaster
Graduated from: ASU-West, degree in Interdisciplinary Arts & Performance
My job is to: monitor on-air signal, schedule programming, maintain our website, create and operate DEKO graphics, produce
and edit videos.
Background: Initially went to school for recording engineering but wanted to work with video instead. I have produced short
films and a media installation. I love working with technology.
I love my job because: It's fun, busy, flexible, and I love that I learn something every day
Favorite shows on know99: American Cinema, Link TV
Hobbies: Music, movies, UFC
Favorite movies: There Will Be Blood, The Dark Knight, Pan's Labyrinth
Favorite color: Green
Favorite foods: Japanese and Mexican
Favorite music groups: Thrice, I Am the Avalanche, Jet Lag Gemini, Brand New
Favorite quote: “No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did he would cease to be an artist.” -Oscar Wilde
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